First Oil Change
#1
First Oil Change
Bought My Mustang (2004 GT) in July
Doing my first oil change today...
Anything odd I should know
Is the stick accurate when adding the new oil etc?
How far should I keep it below full?
I was going to go full synthetic but season is coming to an end so I justbought the conventional oil until the spring when I plan to go with Mobil 1 Synthetic
Anyway, if there is anything I should know or any tips post them!
Thanks
Doing my first oil change today...
Anything odd I should know
Is the stick accurate when adding the new oil etc?
How far should I keep it below full?
I was going to go full synthetic but season is coming to an end so I justbought the conventional oil until the spring when I plan to go with Mobil 1 Synthetic
Anyway, if there is anything I should know or any tips post them!
Thanks
#4
x2 , dump the ol oil preferably after you have run the car. that way it gets all the crap out. refill , run again, check oil. run again and look for leaks , like oil filter , drain plug ect.
#5
#8
I use a strong magnet and stick it on the base pan near the oil plug or on the oil filter itself (depending on where the magnet holds the strongest).
This keeps any shavings/particles from recirculating and causing issues.
CT even sells a magnetic cap that goes on the end of the filter but you can just a buy a strong magnet somewhere for much less $$.
#10
I dont know if that is a high quality or not?
Also running CASTROL GTX oil, and change it every 7,500KM
What is everyone else running for oil/filter?
Last edited by RYSSBAY; 03-05-2009 at 01:04 PM.